International Champion

The following is a description of an International (European Style) Dog Show taken from the Catalogue of Events at the March 15 & March 16, 2003 shows in Greeley, Colorado. At this particular event, there were 3 shows in 2 days. For a dog to receive an International Championship, it must receive 3 rankings of V-1 (very excellent - top rating for adult class) by three judges of two different countries.

"The International All-Breed Canine Association of America (IABCA) began approximately fifteen years ago with the intent of making an International "UCI" Championship Title available to the American public while not exposing the dogs to the danger and inconvenience of international travel. To accomplish this, an association was formed with an International Association of dog clubs headquartered in Germany, the Union Cynologie International (UCI). The UCI organization has been in existence for over 30 years. There are many countries, throughout Europe, North America and the Far East, represented in the association. Through UCI, International Titles are awarded to dogs who meet the requirements."

"IABCA shows are held in accordance with the German regulations and guidelines that have been established by UCI. The guidelines provide for a WRITTEN CRITIQUE OF EACH DOG ENTERED and a rating number of how well the dog conforms to the International "UCI" breed standard. The rating a dog received, based on the critique, will determine the type of championship certificate, if any, is awarded in the class. Each dog will receive an "URKUNDE" (certificate of participation) with it's class placement noted. NOTE: The International "UCI" standards are based on the "country of origin" for each breed, if possible."

The following is Aaron's Judges Reports for all three shows:

Judgement	Show 1 - Mr. Stuart Rogell	Show 2 - Ms. Joyce Vanek-Nielsen	Show 3 - Ms. Donna Cole
Overall Impression	Presents himself nicely in ring. Good overall type.	Well presented, wonderful exhibit, handsome, athletic.	A quality breed representative. Well conditioned young dog.
Coat	Very good coat, healthy condition, very good texture, well trimmed.	Good.	Excellent texture.
Head	Typical of breed. Good expression.	Good.	Skull to muzzle well balanced.
Bite, mouth	Correct scissor bite.	Good.	Scissors bite.
Eyes	Correct shape/color of eyes.	Dark, well set.	Beautiful expression and dark color.
Ears	Ears well set and used.	A bit wide set.	Cropped and erect.
Chest	Chest well developed, good depth, good forechest.	Deep, mature.	Well let down to elbow.
Front Angulation	Excellent front assembly.	Well angled.	Moderate lay back of shoulder, neck fits well into shoulder.
Back Angulation	Correct stifle.	Matching rear.	Moderate bend of stifle.
Top Line	Good topline with good head carriage.	Solid, straight.	Firm level top line.
Tail	Good carriage and set correctly.	Well set.	Docked, set on and carriage good.
Movement	Excellent movement. Good reach/drive.	Powerful, ground covering.	Covers the ground with no effort.
Rating	V-1	V-1	V-1

Aaron becomes an International Champion